What are the Bin Weevils Rules?

Do not give out personal information, such as real names, email, phone numbers, home address or passwords

Do not share Bin Weevils secret codes

Do not share links to other websites

Do not talk about cheating

If these rules are broken in chat you will receive a warning and could be permanently banned from chat. If you have submitted a Magazine or Fan Art which breaks these rules a moderator may remove, edit or refuse to post your work without notice.

How do I activate my Bin Tycoon game card?

1. Visit the Membership page. (here)
2. Select 'Become a Bin Tycoon'
3. Enter your Bin Weevils username, password and the 10-digit activation code that can be found by gently scratching off the grey bar on the back of the game card.
4. Press 'Activate'

My Bin Tycoon game card activation code is showing as 'invalid', what does this mean?

If the game card is coming up as invalid, this means the activation code is incorrect. Please double check that you have typed in a 10-digit code and there are no spaces.

My Bin Tycoon game card activation code is showing as 'deactivated', what does this mean?

If the game card is coming up as deactivated, this means it was not properly activated at the point of purchase. You will need to return to the store where you made the purchase and have the merchant activate it for you. Please be sure you bring the card and your proof of purchase.

I cannot subscribe to a Bin Tycoon membership because my Bin Weevils account has not been activated. How do I activate my Bin Weevils account?

To activate your Bin Weevils account you must provide a parent or guardian's email address. We will send an email to your parent/guardian asking them to activate your Bin Weevils account by clicking the activation link. If you cannot find the activation email in your inbox then please check your junk mail.

I have not received my activation email / There is a mistake in the email address, can I change it?

Yes, you can edit your email address and you can request to have the activation email resent to you. Please login to Bin Weevils with your username and password, then click the ‘Change address’ button to enter your new address.

Where can I enter my code to collect a Bin Weevils virtual prize (Mulch/Dosh/Nest Item)?

To collect your Bin Weevils virtual prize you will need to login and visit the Mystery Code Machine in front of of Lab's Lab. Enter your code in the machine and claim your prize!

How can I contact someone at Bin Weevils?

To get in touch with the Bin Weevils Team, please email: help@binweevils.com - don't forget to include your Bin Weevils username!

What is the difference between a free Bin Weevils account and a Bin Tycoon Membership?

It is FREE to join Bin Weevils - you can play games, plant a garden, decorate your nest and chat to friends with a free account. But if you want to unlock loads of cool extras in the Binscape such as writing your own magazine, opening a photo studio, creating your own party room, adopting a Bin Pet, joining the Secret Weevil Service and much more, then you will need to subcribe to a Bin Tycoon membership. To subscribe to Bin Tycoon or to learn more about all the fun features you'll get, check out the Membership Page.

What is Mulch? What are Dosh Coins?

Mulch and Dosh are different kinds of Bin Weevil money. You can see how much Mulch and Dosh you have by looking on the left hand side of your screen. You can spend these on nest items, food, plants, mission hints, a Bin Pet and more!

How do I earn Mulch?

There are many ways to earn Mulch. Each day, you can earn Mulch by playing games around the Binscape, such as the Daily Brain Strain, Weevil Wheels, Konnect Mulch and more. Just have a walk around all the areas and you'll soon find a great game to play! You can also get a chance for some free Bonus Mulch by collecting a Mulch-tastic ticket every day.

How can I earn Dosh Coins?

If you are a Bin Tycoon member, you will receive a monthly Dosh salary. If you are not a Bin Tycoon, or if you're a Bin Tycoon who needs a bit more Dosh, you can purchase Dosh Coins on the Membership Page.

You can also find some Dosh Coin rewards on your BinCard, so make sure to stamp it daily!

How do I get to a higher level?

To level up, you need to earn Experience Points (XP). To see how much XP your Bin Weevil has, and how much you still need to earn before you level up again, hover your mouse over the Level icon on the left side of your screen.

How do I earn Experience Points?

You can earn Experience Points (XP) through a variety of Bin activities such as:

Buying nest items in the Shopping Mall

Getting your nest rooms rated by other Bin Weevils (the more rooms you have, the more XP you will earn)

Taking part in the Daily Brain Strain in Lab's Lab

Playing multiplayer games

Taking part in SWS missions

Planting and harvesting your garden

Stamping your BinCard

How do I perform a more impressive special move?

When you level up, you may be rewarded a new special move. Sometimes the special move will be an upgrade to an existing move. You can tell when moves have been upgraded because they will be coloured differently. To perform a more impressive move, click and hold the move until it has finished cycling through the colours, then release and click on the floor to perform the move.

How do I feed my Bin Weevil?

You can buy food from Tum's Diner (found next to Rum's Airport) or Figg's Cafe (found beside Rigg's Movie Multiplex). You might also find special food at parties, or you can buy an ice cream on Mulch Island!

What is Nest Rating / Nest Coolness?

Nest rating is when another Bin Weevil visits your nest and rates each room by clicking on the rating stars. Your overall nest rating will be displayed on the Nest Coolness board inside your nest. Your Nest Coolness also goes up when you redecorate your nest or add more items. (Please remember, just because a Bin Weevil is visiting your nest it does not mean they have to rate your nest.)

How do I invite other Bin Weevils to my nest?

Click on the Bin Weevil you wish to invite to your nest. Then click on the ‘Invite To My Nest’ button (a picture of a house). Sending out a nest invitation does not always mean the other Bin Weevil will accept it and visit your nest.

Why isn't my Nest Coolness going up?

To make things fair in the Bin, there is a maximum number of nest ratings you can get each day. But the more rooms you have, the more ratings you can get, and the more XP you can earn in a day. Your Nest Coolness also changes depending on which nest items you have displayed inside your nest rooms.

How can I buy more rooms for my nest?

To buy more rooms, visit Rigg's Property Shop inside the Shopping Mall. You will need to be a Bin Tycoon Member to unlock additional nest rooms.

How do I decorate my nest / change the items in my nest room?

First, you will need some nest items.Visit the Shopping Mall to buy some, then go back to your nest to decorate your room. Your nest items are stored in the 'My Stuff Box'. Make sure you are standing in the room you want to decorate, then click on the treasure chest icon at the bottom left of your screen to begin. Drag the item out of your inventory and position it in your nest room. To put an item back in the box, open the treasure chest first, then select the item and drag it back down into the inventory.

What is the delivery time?

The delivery time is the time that you have to wait before the nest item you have bought appears in your 'My Stuff Box.' If you mouse over an undelivered item in your inventory, you will see how long you have left before your item arrives.

Where will my nest items be delivered?

Your nest items will be delivered to your 'My Stuff Box' in your nest. Click on the treasure chest to see your nest items.

Why can't I buy some nest items or play some of the games?

You may need to achieve a higher level - this will unlock new features, special moves and nest items. Some items, shops, areas and games are only for Bin Tycoon Members, so you will need a Bin Tycoon Membership to access these.

What is a Nest Power Generator?

Your Nest Power Generator provides fuel to power your nest. The more rooms and nest items you have, the more fuel you will need.

My nest has gone dark and no one can rate my nest!

You will need to top up your Fuel-o-meter with more fuel. To do this, click on your Nest Power Generator and select how much fuel you want to buy.

How do I make new friends on Bin Weevils?

To become friends with other players, you can send them a Buddy Request. To do this, click on the Bin Weevil you want to be friends with and then click on the Buddy Request button. If they accept your request their Bin Weevil name will be added to your Buddy List.

What is a Buddy List?

A Buddy List is a list of all your Bin Weevil friends. You can have up to 60 buddies. If your Buddy List is full, you may have to delete some buddies if you want to add new buddies.

Another Bin Weevil is bullying me, what can I do?

There are 2 things you can do.
1. Add them to your Ignore List and they will not be able to chat to you. To do this click on the Bin Weevil you want to ignore and then click on the 'Ignore' button (the blue frowny face) at the bottom of their profile box.
2. You can report the player to the site moderators. To do this, click on the Bin Weevil you wish to report and then click on 'Report' button (the police light icon). A report will be sent to the moderators to be reviewed.

How do I remove a Bin Weevil from my Ignore List?

Click on their name from your Ignore List, then click on the red X on their profile box.

How do I send a private message?

You can only send a private message to Bin Weevils that are on your Buddy List. To do so, click on the buddy you wish to send a message to, click on the envelope and type a message. You can also select the buddy from your Buddy List if they are not online. Your message will be sent to their mailbox, and they will see it when they come back to their nest. Remember, all messages on Bin Weevils are being watched by moderators!

How many Bin Pets can I have?

At the moment, you can only have 1 Bin Pet.

How do I look after my Bin Pet?

Keep your pet healthy and happy! You have to make sure it sleeps, eats and exercises, just like a real pet. Playing with it a lot also helps to keep it happy.

How do I feed my Bin Pet?

To feed your pet, buy some pet food from the Bin Pet Shop in the Shopping Mall. Click on the pet bowl and add food, your pet will then eat the food. Make sure your pet is awake and in the same room when you place the food in the bowl!

How do I exercise my Bin Pet?

The more you play with your pet, the fitter and healthier it will be and the quicker your pet's experience level will go up. The higher experience your pet has, the more cool things it will be able to do. To play with your pet, simply click on the pet and then select from the different actions that are on display in the menu.

What is an SWS Agent?

An SWS Agent is a member of the Secret Weevil Service, an organization set up by Gam to protect the Bin from the members of the evil WEB! Gam recruits the most skilled Bin Tycoon members to the SWS, who can then take part in missions to earn exclusive items, as well as Mulch and XP. You can find the SWS Headquarters at Castle Gam.

What is Weevil Weekly Magazine?

Weevil Weekly is the official Bin Weevils Magazine written by Scribbles (a green Bin Weevil with giant antennae). To read Weevil Weekly, visit the Weevil Post at Rigg's Multiplex.

How can I win a trophy on Weevil Wheels?

To earn a trophy on Weevil Wheels you will need to match these racing times:Track 1:bronze 0:45 / silver 0:37 / gold 0:30

Track 2:bronze 1:30 / silver 1:15 / gold 1:00

Track 3:bronze 1:50 / silver 1:35 / gold 1:20

What happens when my Bin Tycoon membership expires?

You'll no longer receive a Monthly Bin Tycoon Salary

You won't be able to stamp Bin Tycoon bonuses on your BinCard

You'll lose access to your Home Cinema and all related items

You won't be able to buy more items for your businesses

Your plaza will no longer be listed in the Bin Tycoon Directory

You won't be able to publish any more magazines

You won’t be able to earn any more Nest Inspector Trophies

You will no longer be able to buy Bin Tycoon nest items

Your Bin Pet will move to the Bin Pet Hotel

Your extra rooms and garden expansions will be removed (nest items/seeds will drop back into their My Stuff box)